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To make friends, join a club. To join a club, find an activity fair.

Thousands attended the Philadelphia Activities Fair to explore dozens of clubs and sign up in person.
Organizers view activity fairs as on-ramps that reduce joining barriers and boost belonging.
Join Philly and similar groups aim to connect newcomers with a city’s social life through live interaction.
The Philadelphia fair featured more than 40 clubs, including niche and diverse groups.
The event reflected a broader trend toward social prescribing and community-building.
The piece links loneliness data to participation benefits from group engagement.
Oakland and other cities have adopted similar joining fairs following Philly’s example.
Experts say these fairs could be part of future public health strategies through social prescribing.
Locals cited personal connections as a key outcome of joining clubs and fairs.

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